The eBirdr field guide

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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 8 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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3
What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Gila Woodpecker
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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2
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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